Human Capital Trends 2016

Are Canadian leaders out of sync?

It’s time to rethink the design of our organizations and embrace new ways of working. Yet Canadian respondents to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Human Capital Trends seem more focused on engagement and culture. Why are Canadian leaders out of sync with their business’ needs?

As the way we work changes, the way we design our organizations must also change—yet our 2016 survey of human capital trends suggests Canadian companies don’t fully realize this yet.

Our survey results find Canadian executives and HR leaders more focused on engagement and culture than ever before: 91% of Canadian respondents see engagement as a top priority this year, with culture a close second (90%). Organizational design? Fourth.

Our conclusion? Canadian executives and HR leaders are out of sync with the needs of their business. They need to look beyond culture and engagement and rapidly address how operating models and supporting designs are impacting the company’s ability to compete and respond. Those that evolve the design of their organizations will boost their efforts to move the needle on culture, engagement, talent and leadership.

Meet our leaders

Future of Work Global Leader

Heather serves banking customers and provides advice on management practices and governance, leadership, business models and business transformation. Heather is a member of the Global Human Capital Ex... More

Partner, Human Capital – Talent Strategies

Karen Pastakia has over 20 years’ experience in the area of HR and talent consulting. Currently, she leads our Human Capital practice in Toronto. She works with her clients to ensure alignment between... More

Partner, OT&T (Strategic Change)

Kate is a partner in Consulting and Deloitte’s national lead for strategic transformation and change services at Deloitte Canada. Her experience includes private and public sector organizations, and f... More

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